france

Taking the car to France this weekend for a bit of touring - does anyone know how to flip the lights for driving on the "wrong" side? Manual says that there is a lever under the light covers, but I can't seem to get them off! Am I missing a trick, or just being a wuss and not tugging hard...

Hi all, I'm off to France at the end of July and it would be very useful if I could make use of Comand to help with the directions. Has anyone got an up to date France map CD that I could borrow (DX unit) Cheers Guy

We have just returned from France this afternoon having been down to Le Mans for the racing. On the way there three of us were stopped by the Police, had our radar detectors confiscated and fined 750 Euro's or the equivalent of £550 in cash on the spot. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Our...

Can I rely on the Mobilo - Life to repair/recover my 2002 E class in the event of breakdown/accident? Or shoud I take out additonal cover for the car? I risked it last year (well it was only 8 months old at the time!) Anyone got any feedback re this service in Europe? Marc

I just got back from France day before new year, I new the last time I went they were slowing down speeding due to the police clamping down. This time I arrived of the shuttle got on the motorway couldn't believe nearly all the people were doing about the speed limit 80mph. So I stuck to...

Hi Folks, Anyone know about the legal requirement for carrying/using snow chains in France? AFAIK the headlamp thingys and GB stickers are only required by law if your staying over 30 days...... (but you do have to carry a spare bulb kit) I'm off skiing in March and don't want to be...

For those who don't know..........Fuel costs on the French autoroutes are considerably higher than normal service stations. Usually there is a service station within a couple of klms of an autotoute exit and more often than not right alongside. Save yourself some money! Bob

Would it make for a good day out / retail therapy? I am thinking of taking the family via euro tunnel at some time during the school holidays. If it's all beer and cigarettes, then I'm not likely to bother going. Let me know what you found if you've been. Thanks.